Libraries across Livingston County will participate in LACASA’s 21st annual Clothesline Project. The month-long project features displays of T-shirts created by local abuse victims, which convey powerful messages about their experiences and their messages to abusers.

The Clothesline Project, which was started by a group of women from Massachusetts in 1990, is a way for abuse and assault victims to tell their stories through art. Libraries hosting displays include:

• Brighton Area District Library

• Fowlerville District Library

• Hamburg Library

• Hartland Cromaine Library

• Howell Carnegie District Library

• Pinckney Community Library.

Bring the Great Lakes beaches and colorful sun rays to your space!  Choose hand-collected, water-worn and sun-kissed Great Lakes driftwood; then add beads and colorful fun fibers to do just that!  Give it the perfect finishing touch by adding your choice of dangling accents.  From brights to pastels, and many different textures, you’ll have fun choosing the combination that fits your style!

Space is limited!

*Please note online registration closes 48 hours prior to class. Please call the shop if less than 48 hours to be sure of space availability for some last-minute fun!

Instructor: Lisa Jarrell

Saturday, April 20, 11:30-1p

Ages 10

517-295-4673 

Refunds require 48 hour notification, please & thank you!

Celebrate Arbor Day by making a Tree of Life necklace.

The Tree of Life is a well-known symbol throughout many cultures. Build your own Tree of Life to keep close to your heart and soul with a meaning that is special to you. In this workshop, you will learn to create your own pendant by beading and twisting wire. Different types of stone beads will be available to pick from, that will be added to the wire you create the leaves of your tree. Each type of stone has its own meaning and purpose. Pick one or more that speaks to you. A stone guide will be provided. You will leave the class with a completed Tree of Life pendant.

Instructor: Christina Davis

Friday, April 26, 6-8pm

Ages: Adult

Space is limited!

*Please note online registration closes 48 hours prior to class.  Please call the shop if less than 48 hours to be sure of space availability for some last-minute fun!

517-295-4673

Refunds require 48 hour notification, please & thank you! 

LACASA hosts a screening of the documentary “Every Two Minutes.” The film, produced by former MSU student, sexual assault survivor and advocate, Laura E. Swanson, highlights the unspoken issue of sexual assault through interviews with survivors, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Along with survivor stories, the film shares interviews with therapists, nurses, police, and sexual assault advocates.

Doors to this free event open at 7 p.m. and the film begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Historic Howell Theater, 315 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. Space is limited and guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure complementary admission tickets and preferred seating.

Following the film, a panel discussion will include survivors, a therapist from the film, and producer/survivor Laura E. Swanson.

8th Grade Experience Day is a day designed especially for 8th grade students to help them prepare for high school and experience the KWoods Difference!

All participants will have KWoods Leadership students as their guides.

The schedule (students will participate in all sessions):

Session 1: Welcome and Design Thinking Experience
Students will participate in a hands-on activity focused on developing the thinking and 21st century skills needed in high school and beyond, led by a KWoods teacher.

Session 2: Shadow a high school class

Session 3: “Finding Success in High School” presentation
Students will participate in a presentation and Q&A session with high school students about what it takes to be successful in high school.

Session 4: Shadow a high school class

To RSVP, call (517) 545-0828 or email info@kwoods.org.

Kensington Woods is now enrolling grades 6-12 for fall.

The Livingston Arts Council is delighted to announce its 5th annual Opera Art LIVE! On April 27, 2019. This unique art event will once again take place throughout the historic Howell Opera House. Doors open at 6 pm, and the artists will begin creating their masterpieces at 6:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while strolling through the Opera House watching local artists create their works LIVE in a variety of different artistic mediums. Bids can be placed throughout the evening to purchase the individual pieces, as well as other special items from our community partners in a silent auction. At 9 pm, the artists will cease working, at which time the guests can place their final bids for their favorite piece. Finally, guests can mingle with the artists at the end of the evening during the Artist Afterglow. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and can be purchased at howelloperahouse.com or by calling (517) 540-0065. 

Many thanks to the following local businesses for their generous support of this event: Sun-Tec Corporation, First National Bank, Buffalo Wild Wings of Howell, and Snedicor’s GreenEarth Cleaners.

Metro-Detroit area band Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band will be playing an album release show 7PM Saturday, April 27th at the Olympus Theater in Detroit (940 McNichols Rd W, Detroit, 48203) for their debut Self Titled EP. Doors 7PM. Tickets are available at the door and online via eventbrite for $5.

Lee was born missing his left hand that plays 10 instruments including guitar, harmonica, trumpet and bass. Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band’s Self Titled EP is a nod to 60’s pop: a fun and eclectic indie rock album full of bright, catchy, summer-y songs that’s rich with horns for a vintage Americana/rock n roll feel. 

Brighton natives Will McPeek and Nick Russo make up half of the Lefthand Band. Nick plays drums and Will is a savant who plays bass, keyboards, baritone sax, theremin, tin whistle and spoons on the record. 

The new record will be available on iTunes, Spotify and all other streaming platforms. Physical releases will be available as 12″ vinyl and CD’s which can be pre-ordered online through their merch store or social media. 

Their 2017 country folk single “10 Below” has been featured on 101.1 The Riff, 100.7 Ferndale Radio, 88.3 WXOU, and Impact 89FM and can be found at leecleaveland.bandcamp.com. Follow the band on Instagram and social media as @lee_cleaveland.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lee-cleaveland-the-lefthand-band-ep-release-show-tickets-60032890993?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

CONTACT

Lee Cleaveland & The Lefthand Band

248-686-6630

lee cleaveland.wixsite.com/leecleaveland

leecleaveland.bandcamp.com

Ages 11+

Wire Wrapped Stone Pendant

Wear one of Nature’s beautiful stones, wire-wrapped by you! Join Joyce in learning how to wrap stones in wire, yet still let their natural beauty show through. You will learn to band wire, secure the stone and use basic tools to create a finished pendant. (chain/cord not included)

Includes: Wire, tool usage and stone. If you have a special stone you would like to use, feel free to bring it. If you have the basic tools (flush cutters, chain nose pliers and round nose pliers), please bring them too.

Space is limited!

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online by clicking here.

*Please note online registration closes 48 hours prior to class. Please call the shop if less than 48 hours to be sure of space availability for some last-minute fun!

517-295-4673

Refunds require 48 hour notification, please & thank you!

WCTH Radio Hour is a live stage re-creation of radio shows from the 1930s to 1950s.  Transport back to the golden age of radio from our audience.  All WCTH Radio Hours are FREE!  No tickets are issued or sold. Just come enjoy Radio Hour!

The April Radio Hour will include two radio shows:  The Lone Ranger: A Doctor’s Storyand Our Miss Brooks: Puppy Love, Mr. Barlow, and Miss Davis.

For more information on this FREE show, we encourage you to visit www.cththeatre.org/wcth-radio-shows.